Steady start for Beavers

Home win for Hampton shows lots of positives

The Beavers made a strong start in the 4th minute as new signing Max Kretzschmar latched onto a Christian Jolley pass to put them ahead, the shot coming in from a tight angle across Shots keeper and ex Beaver Mark Smith.

The Shots tried to get back on terms but inaccurate shooting hindered their chances, and it was Brendan Kiernan who had the next chance, as Smith had to parry a swerving shot.

Aldershot equalised soon after the break as Scott Rendell played a neat ball into the path of Shamir Fenelon, whose crisp shot beat keeper John Henly at the near post.

Aldershot created pressure in the second half and defender Michael Kamara had to clear a bouncing ball over the ball as the visitors pressed on.

With 15 minutes left, the Beavers snatched a winner as Kiernan chased down a long ball, nipping in between keeper Jake Cole and defender Patrick Webber to hook the ball into the net. Hampton could have had a third with minutes left, but Cole blocked Crawford’s shot as the forward broke through the defence.